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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.64, 872.82 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.64, 872.82 and 437.72 is: 656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.64 : 872.82 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.64/872.82 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.64x = 872.82 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.64x = 382,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,050.77/581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.85

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